Texas SB2943 prohibits state agencies from adopting rules or policies that limit occupational license applicants or holders based on religious.

Texas SB2943 amends the Occupations Code to prohibit state agencies from adopting rules or policies that limit an applicant's or holder's ability to obtain, maintain, or renew an occupational license based on sincerely held religious beliefs or burdens on religious freedoms. This includes burdens on free exercise of religion, freedom of speech regarding religious beliefs, or membership in a religious organization. The prohibition does not apply to licensing or regulation of peace officers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Texas SB2943 prohibits state agencies from adopting rules or policies that limit occupational license applicants or holders based on religious.

Texas SB2943 amends the Occupations Code to prohibit state agencies from adopting rules or policies that limit an applicant's or holder's ability to obtain, maintain, or renew an occupational license based on sincerely held religious beliefs or burdens on religious freedoms. This includes burdens on free exercise of religion, freedom of speech regarding religious beliefs, or membership in a religious organization. The prohibition does not apply to licensing or regulation of peace officers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.